The Customs Comptroller for Adamawa and Taraba States Command, Garba Bashir, has vowed to intensify efforts against smuggling activities in the region. Under his leadership, the command has generated N195,719,930 in duty-paid value from seized petroleum products over the past four months. In a recent address to journalists in Yola, …
Real Madrid Board Issue Warning To Ancelotti
Real Madrid’s recent 1-2 home loss to Valencia has created serious tension within the club, leading to growing doubts about Carlo Ancelotti’s future. As per a report from Fichajes, this latest setback has pushed club president Florentino Perez to issue a firm ultimatum to the Italian coach. Although the team is still competing in the …
NSITF Settles Over 100 Claims, Set To Review Digitalisation Contract
The Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has said, it has so far settled over 100 claims, in terms of payments made to beneficiaries under the Employees Compensation Policy. Oluwaseun Faleye, Managing Director of the Fund, made the disclosure, during a recent interactive session with the media in Abuja, revealing that the claims payment also …
Bauchi South Citizens Urge Tuggar To Aspire For 2027 APC Guber Ticket
A Bauchi-based political group known as Bauchi South Concern Citizens Movement has called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar to aspire for the gubernatorial seat of the State in 2027. The group which is a part of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) made the call in Bauchi during a meeting …
Rivers Police Denies Using Teargas On Protesters, Says Those Dispersed Were Troublemakers
The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed as “false” reports that its officers fired on protesters or used tear gas to disperse them on Monday, April 7, 2025, near Abali Park and the Federal Secretariat Complex on Aba Road. In a statement, Police Spokesperson SP Grace Iringe-Koko called the claims unfounded. She …
Peter Obi, Alex Otti To Lead Labour Party NEC Meeting
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate, and Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, have called for a meeting of the Labour Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Abuja. A joint notice from Obi and Otti stated that the NEC session will be followed by a …
Reps Summon Minister Over Abandoned Abuja Fish Farm
The House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has summoned the Minister of State for the FCT, Mariya Mahmoud, to address the poor state of the Fish Farm Estate in Bwari, Abuja. During a visit to the farm on Monday, Committee Chairman Fred Agbedi expressed …
Former Footballer Jorge Bolano Dies At 47 After Heart Attack At Birthday Party
The football world is mourning the loss of former Colombia international Jorge Bolano, who passed away at the age of 47. Bolano’s death was confirmed on Sunday, April 6, by local media in the city of Cúcuta, Colombia. According to Bogota’s El Tiempo newspaper, the former Parma, Modena, Lecce, and Sampdoria midfielder suffered …
Valencia Aiming To Sign Sadiq Umar Permanently
Valencia CF is eager to secure Nigerian striker Sadiq Umar on a permanent transfer after his impressive performances since joining the club. Sadiq arrived at Valencia on loan from Real Sociedad in January and has quickly become a key player under manager Carlos Corberán, netting four goals in 10 appearances. His …
INEC Denies Reports Of Chairman Yakubu Mahmood’s Dismissal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed rumors circulating on social media that its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, was dismissed by President Bola Tinubu. A viral WhatsApp message falsely claimed that Yakubu had been replaced by Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan, stating, “INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has been replaced with Prof. …